Kia Optima: Inspection - Water pump. Repair procedures - Cooling System - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2025 Service ManualKia Optima: Inspection

1. Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
2. Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
3. Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective. Replace the coolant pump assembly.
A small amount of "weeping" from the bleed hole is normal.

Removal and Installation
1. Loosen the drain plug, and then drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed. 2. Remove the drive belt (A) after turning the drive belt te ...

Water pump. Troubleshooting
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Installation
1. With a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire rear window glass opening flange : A. D ...

Disassembly
1. Remove the dust packing & cap (A) from the pinion housing. 2. Loosen the lock nut and then remove the tie rod end (B) and lock nut (A) from the tie rod ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to the ST group - "Steering column & shaft") 3. ...

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